Video: 'Rocky Raccoon (Anthology 3 Version)' (take 8)
(Thursday, August 15, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles recorded Paul McCartney’s “Rocky Raccoon” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording nine takes. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘Rocky Raccoon’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1968)
Video: 'Korean War - PART 2, Prelude to war (1946-1947) 6.25' (Aug. 15, 1948, at 9:26)
(Sunday, August 15, 1948) — The First Republic of Korea, South Korea’s first independent government, was established on today with Syngman Rhee as the first president. Continue reading First Republic of Korea established 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 15 1948)
Video: 'Oregon Territory - Manifest Destiny Choose Your Own Adventure'
(Monday, August 14, 1848) — The Oregon Territory was established today after Congress passed and President James K. Polk signed the Act to Establish the Territorial Government of Oregon, encompassing all of the present-day states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington, as well as those parts of present-day Montana and Wyoming west of the Continental Divide. Continue reading Oregon Territory formally established 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1848)
Video: 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'
(Monday, August 14, 1978) — To coincide with the release of the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band film, Capitol records today released the single “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”/“With a Little Help from My Friends” with “A Day In The Life” on the B-side (released in the UK on Sept. 30, 1978), 11 years after the tracks were released on the album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and eight years after the group disbanded. Continue reading ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’/’With a Little Help from My Friends’/’A Day in the Life’’ single by The Beatles released 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1978)
Video: 'The Beatles - White Album Outtakes Medley' (take 2, Aug. 14, 1968, at 4:11-4:44)
(Wednesday, August 14, 1968, 7:00 p.m.-4:30 a.m. BST; during sessions for The Beatles, also known as “The White Album”) — The Beatles recorded John Lennon’s “What’s the New Mary Jane” tonight at EMI Studio 2 in London, recording four takes. Continue reading The Beatles record ‘What’s the New Mary Jane’ 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1968)
Video: 'Oregon Territory - Manifest Destiny Choose Your Own Adventure'
(Monday, August 14, 1848) — The Oregon Territory was established today after Congress passed and President James K. Polk signed the Act to Establish the Territorial Government of Oregon, encompassing all of the present-day states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington, as well as those parts of present-day Montana and Wyoming west of the Continental Divide. Continue reading Oregon Territory formally established 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1848)
(Saturday, August 13, 1988) — “Sign Your Name” by Terence Trent D’Arby peaked at #4 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sign Your Name’ by Terence Trent D’Arby peaks at #4 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 13 1988)
Video: 'The Spanish American War | History Channel Documentary' (war ends at 34:45)
(Friday, August 12, 1898, 4:23 p.m. localar time; during the Spanish–American War) — The Spanish-American War effectively today with the signing in Washington of a Protocol of Peace between the United States and Spain. Continue reading Spanish-American War hostilities ends 120 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1898)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “Three Times a Lady” by the Commodores peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two consecutive weeks (Aug. 12/19, 1978). Continue reading ‘Three Times a Lady’ by Commodores peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
(Saturday, August 12, 1978) — “Last Dance” by Donna Summer peaked at #3 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘Last Dance’ by Donna Summer peaks at #3 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1978)
